POV Serafina We both walk hand in hand toward where everyone is gathered, enjoying the celebration. As we get closer, I feel Daemon squeezing my hand tighter and tighter. I can sense his nerves, even though just a moment ago he seemed like a confident conqueror, leaving me completely speechless with such assurance. I know he's nervous about what he's going to do. Of course, I would love to be by his side, for everyone to see the beautiful woman Daemon Barone has, just as everyone witnesses the sexy and exquisite man who is totally in love with me. I could stay by his side during his speech, but this is something he has to do alone, on his own. He needs to learn to let go of the fear of exposing himself, of addressing so many people. If he's already left his room, eventually he will leav

